ADB
Journeyman Pro
Having posted on Thursday about my trip to play Littlestone GC, just thought I would put on a few photos and a bit of a write up. One for you links guys in Scotland who are being affected by the weather.
Littlestone is located in Kent and is somewhat overshadowed by its more illustrious neighbours Royal St Georges, Deal and Princes. It is a straightforward out and back 18, with clever bunkering and slopes round the greens being more prevalent than knee-high rough and any blind shots.
When we got to the course at about 8.30am we had a chat with the greenkeeper and he said that they had a monsoon on Thursday night, so some of the bunkers were filled with water. The rest of the course was is excellent condition with the greens fast and true. I played the course late summer and the roll of the greens then were exemplary.
Weather-wise, we did not have any rain but the breeze started to pick-up in the morning and by mid-afternoon was becoming extremely challenging. Indeed by the time we finished, the wind was making it almost impossible to putt as the ball would wander off as you went to mark it.
Managed 36 holes with both rounds taking less than 3 hours and we struggled to keep up with the members who race around. We let a couple of guys go in front of us on the 1st tee and they must have both been in their late 60's early 70's - we had lost 2 holes to them when we finished our 18 (in 2hrs 50 mins!). Incedently, they were telling us that being amember at LGC gave them playing privilages at Royal St Georges, Deal and Princes whenever they wanted - not a bad perk!!
The golf was a case of the good, bad and ugly. In typical links style I hit my driver 150 yards (out of the pins as well!) and close to 300 downwind the next hole. Highlights included a par 5 halved in birdies and a par on the Par 4 SI1 where I hit driver, driver, 70 yard chip and run with a 6 iron and 20 foot putt.
I have taken a few photos (from my phone so excuse the quality) showing some of the holes. The course regards it's last three holes as extremely challenging and the 17th Par 3 is a fantastic hole. Hit driver both rounds and still ended up short!
Apologies if this is a bit of a long post and Mods feel free to move to the review section. Just thought as so many people have not had a chance to get a game due to the weather they may want to have a read.
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View from the clubhouse and over the 1st tee.
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The Par 3 6th
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View from the 150 marker on the 16th
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Me driving for home on the 18th.
In summary - great friendly members and a fantastic course. Expect a little stuffiness and protocol, but it is worth it. Check out their website.
Littlestone is located in Kent and is somewhat overshadowed by its more illustrious neighbours Royal St Georges, Deal and Princes. It is a straightforward out and back 18, with clever bunkering and slopes round the greens being more prevalent than knee-high rough and any blind shots.
When we got to the course at about 8.30am we had a chat with the greenkeeper and he said that they had a monsoon on Thursday night, so some of the bunkers were filled with water. The rest of the course was is excellent condition with the greens fast and true. I played the course late summer and the roll of the greens then were exemplary.
Weather-wise, we did not have any rain but the breeze started to pick-up in the morning and by mid-afternoon was becoming extremely challenging. Indeed by the time we finished, the wind was making it almost impossible to putt as the ball would wander off as you went to mark it.
Managed 36 holes with both rounds taking less than 3 hours and we struggled to keep up with the members who race around. We let a couple of guys go in front of us on the 1st tee and they must have both been in their late 60's early 70's - we had lost 2 holes to them when we finished our 18 (in 2hrs 50 mins!). Incedently, they were telling us that being amember at LGC gave them playing privilages at Royal St Georges, Deal and Princes whenever they wanted - not a bad perk!!
The golf was a case of the good, bad and ugly. In typical links style I hit my driver 150 yards (out of the pins as well!) and close to 300 downwind the next hole. Highlights included a par 5 halved in birdies and a par on the Par 4 SI1 where I hit driver, driver, 70 yard chip and run with a 6 iron and 20 foot putt.
I have taken a few photos (from my phone so excuse the quality) showing some of the holes. The course regards it's last three holes as extremely challenging and the 17th Par 3 is a fantastic hole. Hit driver both rounds and still ended up short!
Apologies if this is a bit of a long post and Mods feel free to move to the review section. Just thought as so many people have not had a chance to get a game due to the weather they may want to have a read.
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View from the clubhouse and over the 1st tee.
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The Par 3 6th
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View from the 150 marker on the 16th
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Me driving for home on the 18th.
In summary - great friendly members and a fantastic course. Expect a little stuffiness and protocol, but it is worth it. Check out their website.
but whats that green stuff called again 
